Head Chef, é José Andres

Head Chef

• Lead and manage all restaurant operations in partnership with the General Manager to offer a world-class culinary experience, ensure concept vision and JAG standards are executed consistently.
• Demonstrate that employees are the highest priority, maintain a positive work environment and develop the next generation of restaurant leaders.
• Take ownership of the restaurant; ensure the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably.
• Position reports to the Director of Culinary Operations.

Culinary Leadership

• Work with the JAG culinary Team to create innovative and authentic menus.
• Educate self and team on regional history, culture and cuisine.
• Research and utilize industry trends, innovative techniques and environmentally friendly product/procedures.
• Be the expert of JAG standards. Understand, develop, coach and consistently execute JAG's culinary standards.
• Ensure consistent menu execution by using tools such as line checks, menu change SOPs and recipes.
• Constantly work to improve standards and guest satisfaction.
• Impact service by being present on the line during peak times, press events, and festival periods.

Performance and Talent Development

• Educate, coach and build teams to exceed expectations.
• Develop a team of leaders that are prepared and qualified to move upward in the organization.
• Clearly define expectations and hold individuals accountable.
• Provide both positive and constructive feedback to your team in a timely manner and documented when appropriate.
• When necessary, create and implement action plans to overcome employee opportunities.
• Delegate appropriately and fairly to develop and motivate the team.
• Use education budgets to develop and educate the team.
• Actively recruit and hire top tier talent. Treat potential employees with same sense of hospitality and respect as employees and guests.
• Execute training program consistently for both hourly, management trainee and management employees.
• Facilitate and assist with the occasional stage or Home Office employee as they do their restaurant training.

Ambassador of JAG Culture

• Seek out opportunities to communicate José Andrés Group's vision to team, guests, students, vendors and community in a clear and positive manner.
• Lead by example in all interaction. Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and initiative in daily tasks by anticipating business needs and proactively addressing issues.
• Readily adjust to circumstances and manage change effectively by finding ways to accommodate team and guests by always 'making it happen', without sacrificing quality.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating no tolerance for negative behaviors.
• Welcome new ideas and seek feedback from team by asking questions. Exemplify professionalism and hospitality in all interactions and especially in difficult situations.

Manage Daily Operations

• Responsible for the daily operations of JAG restaurants ensuring they operate efficiently and profitably.
• Understand, practice and teach JAG policies and procedures. Ensure concept and JAG vision and communicate policy to team and managers.
• Manage and oversee all day-to-day operations to maximize revenues and profits.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and sanitary work environment. Teach and enforce Food Sanitation and Safety standards. Ensure all Health Standards, federal and state laws are met. Correct all violations with a sense of urgency.
• Work with Home Office support (Culinary Operations Director, Director of Restaurants, R&D, finance, marketing, PR, events, HR) to ensure standards are met.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff: management and hourly. Create an environment where information is shared as the rule. Ensure that all deadlines are met and take accountability for completion.

Manage Financial Results

• Develop and execute a plan to stay within department budgets and maximize profits.
• Actively manages inventory, waste, and pricing to meet cost targets. Effectively manage kitchen and janitor labor, scheduling and payroll.
• Share financial information with the management team to develop and to give them understanding about the impact of the decisions they make.
• Ensure tools such as Compeat are utilized correctly and data is…